Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday morning in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. The victim is 45-year-old David Downs of Capitol Heights.
On February 23, 2026, at approximately 11:20 am, officers responded to the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike for a shooting. Once on scene, they located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s).
If you have information and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, please call 301-516-2512.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 26-0009288.
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On February 23, 2026, at approximately 11:20 am, officers responded to the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike for a shooting. Once on scene, they located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s).
If you have information and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, please call 301-516-2512.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 26-0009288.
If you would prefer to translate this release into another language, please find the translation window on the right side of this webpage. Please select your preferred language from the available list.
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